In this concluding MSD series episode, Maddie and Téah discuss the treatment for apraxia of speech and dysarthria. Téah looks at the evidence based practice and the different articulatory-kinematic therapy and rate/rhythm control treatment approaches. Maddie explores dysarthria treatment approaches involving articulatory approaches, non-speech oral motor exercises, intelligibility, reading and phonation. Emphasis is also given to AAC for both MSDs mentioned as well as the importance of including family and/or caregivers in the treatment process.

Resources used:

Mauszycki, S. C., & Wambaugh, J. (2011). Acquired apraxia of speech: A treatment overview. The ASHA Leader, 16(5), 16–19. https://doi.org/10.1044/leader.ftr2.16052011.16

https://theadultspeechtherapyworkbook.com/dysarthria-exercises-for-adults/

https://tactustherapy.com/what-is-apraxia/

Link for the quiz for CPD points:

https://forms.gle/cuvUK9YVJXnPLNFP8